Category Archives: News Pierre

South Dakota begins "Notes to Self" marketing effort to eliminate behavioral and mental health stigmas
AUGUST 24, 2023: The state of South Dakota has launched another marketing campaign; this time it's to help normalize discussions surrounding mental health. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt...
DRG Media Group News Aug 25, 2023

11-year-old boy from Fort Thompson killed in two vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Jackson County
AUGUST 25, 2023: An 11 year old boy from Fort Thompson has been identified as the person who died Monday afternoon (Aug. 21, 2023) in a two-vehicle crash 12 miles west of Kadoka. Preliminary crash inf...
DRG Media Group News Aug 25, 2023
Former Pierre Police officer receives suspended jail time on 1st offense DUI charge
AUGUST 24, 2023: A former Pierre Police officer arrested for a first offense Driving Under the Influence in March (March 24, 2023) was sentenced today (Aug. 24, 2023) in Hughes County Court. Judge Tar...
DRG Media Group News Aug 24, 2023

DSS establishes program to help pay for behavioral health costs for some South Dakota childcare providers and employees
Employees of many state-licensed and registered childcare providers in South Dakota are eligible to receive funding assistance to receive mental health services. Department of Social Services Secretar...
DRG Media Group News Aug 24, 2023

Pierre Regional Airport has $100-million+ economic impact
While it may be a small facility, the Pierre Regional Airport has a big economic impact. City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says it totals over $100-million. At the end of July 2023, over 8300 (8359) pe...
DRG Media Group News Aug 24, 2023 Infographic credit City of Pierre.

Republican governors blast federal policies they blame for making US-Mexico border a "war zone"
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was one of a handful of republican governors who gathered earlier this week (Aug. 21, 2023) at Eagle Pass, Texas, to see what's happening along the US-Mexico border. ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 24, 2023 News conference video screenshot, Aug. 21, 2023.

Native American group to digitize 20,000 archival pages linked to Quaker-run Indian boarding schools
NEW YORK (AP) - The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition says it will digitize 20,000 archival pages related to Quaker-operated Indian boarding schools. The records will provide ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 24, 2023 Deb Nystrom / CC

Larry Kucker identified as man found dead in Missouri River at Pierre earlier this month; Foul play not suspected
AUGUST 22, 2023: The 69 year old man who was found dead in the Missouri River at Pierre earlier this month (August 11, 2023, 9pm) has been identified as Larry Kucker of Pierre. The incident happened i...
DRG Media Group News Aug 22, 2023
70-year-old man from Indiana identified as person killed in accident last week in Lyman County
AUGUST 22, 2023: A 70 year old man from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been identified as the person who died August 15, 2023, in a two-vehicle crash six miles west of Reliance. Preliminary crash informat...
DRG Media Group News Aug 22, 2023

Pierre starting chip seal operations this week
Weather permitting, the City of Pierre will begin its 2023 chip seal operation this week (Aug. 21-25, 2023). The chip seal process is used to preserve roads, mitigate weather-related damage and ultima...
DRG Media Group News Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy photo.





